John Fischer

Fundraiser Profile

Participating in Don’t Run Alone 5K Run & Walk 2024

Team Captain of New York City - Don't Run Alone 5K

ZPF's Don't Run Alone 5K: Continuing a Legacy of Compassion

Welcome to my fundraising page for the Don't Run Alone 5K on World Mental Health Day, hosted by The Zac Plantz Foundation.

Who Was Zac?

Zac Plantz was an extraordinary individual who touched countless lives with his boundless kindness and unwavering commitment to helping others. Known as a friend to everyone he met, Zac's passion for faith-based education, health & wellness, and leadership initiatives inspired all who knew him.

Though Zac's own journey ended too soon, his spirit of compassion and drive to make a positive impact live on through the foundation that bears his name.

The Zac Plantz Foundation: Writing the Unfinished Chapters

The Zac Plantz Foundation continues Zac's mission by:

Funding grants to impactful organizations like Movember and Athletes For Hope
Nurturing tomorrow's leaders through academic, social, and spiritual growth opportunities
Providing scholarships to make Catholic education accessible to deserving students

Why Your Support Matters

Every contribution to this cause creates a ripple effect of positive change. By donating, you're not just supporting a foundation – you're empowering young men and women to establish inspiring legacies of their own, just as Zac's has inspired so many.

How You Can Help

Donate: Every dollar counts and is deeply appreciated
Share: Spread the word about this fundraiser on social media and / or among your network
Participate: Join us for the Don't Run Alone 5K on October 10

Join Us in Building a Legacy

Together, we can continue writing the chapters Zac left unfinished. Your support helps us build a legacy of compassion and empowerment, putting a little more good into the world – just as Zac would have wanted.

Thank you for being an integral part of this mission. Let's make a difference, together.

#DontRunAlone5K @ZacPlantzFoundation

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On November 26, 2020, a foundation rose from the ashes of the tragic passing of Zachary Jacob Plantz.

In his short time on Earth, Zac made an indelible mark as a son, brother, mentor, friend, and, above all, a shepherd. He was a natural leader, not because he took up the mantle from the front, but because he gathered people who risked being left behind and carried them with him.

Many people were cared for and inspired by Zac, and we continue to draw on his strength and love to fulfill our own potential. The Zac Plantz Foundation is devoted to solidifying his memory through Zac’s greatest life passions: faith-based education, leadership & service, and health & wellness.

Zac shepherded a huge, diverse flock, and by taking up his mantle, we will continue to honor his memory through our care for others.